Sweet Basil

Like holy basil, sweet basil has strong smell.  The two vegetables are similar in that they are both shrubs and their leaves are also look similar.  Thais put sweet basil in curries that are mixed with coconut milk such as "Kang Ped" or "Kang Dang" (Red Curry) and with "Kang Kiew-warn".  It can also be eaten raw with Thai salads.

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